Governor Abbott, Attorney General Paxton aligned in defense of Executive Order prohibiting mask mandates

Governor Abbott, Attorney General Paxton aligned in defense of Executive Order prohibiting mask mandates

AUSTIN, TX (August 11, 2021) Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced the filing of a mandamus petition in the 5th Court of Appeals to strike down the actions by Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins. The judge’s order violates Executive Order GA-38 and state law. GA-38 prohibits governmental entities and officials from mandating […]